lầm lì
[ləm˨˩ li˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) taciturn, withdrawn
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mỗi ngày tía nuôi tôi lại một thêm lầm lì, ít nói.With each day that passed, my adoptive father became a bit more withdrawn and taciturn.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “lầm lì” mean?
(adjective) taciturn, withdrawn
Is “lầm lì” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.